Never cast a fly rod? Only stepped in the river for a weekend float? Not a problem! Sharing our love for the water is what we do best. As an Orvis Endorsed Fly Shop and Outfitter, our class schedule is based upon the historic, successful Orvis Fly Fishing Education Program and modified to fit our local fishing opportunities.
Our classes, Fly Fishing 101 (FF-101), Fly Fishing 201 (FF-201) and Fly Fishing 301 (FF-301) are group lessons offered by our in-house guide/instructors. Reasonably priced and information dense, these date specific courses allow the students to get themselves ready for a fun day on the water. These classes are space limited so registration is required.
We offer private instruction. Attending a 3hr intro class is a great way to learn the basics of fly fishing.
Learn about 3hr intro classes and casting instruction
FLY FISHING 101
Introduction to the basics in about 60 minutes (limited to 5 students). You will be introduced to rods & reels, basic knots & rigging, fly selection and basic casting. There is a $25 deposit taken when you sign up. At the completion of the class you will be given a $25 gift certificate that can be used in the Reno Fly Shop. Making this class FREE!
Students must be 12 years old or older.
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FLY FISHING 201
Building on the same areas as the 101 this 2.5 hour course will go into greater detail and additional topics that the longer class time allows. Completion of FF101 is required unless signed off by a RFS instructor. All necessary gear is provided by RFS instructors (limited to 5 students).
Students must be 12 years old or older.
You will cover the following topics in our FF201 class:
-Introduction to fly rods, reels and lines and their different applications
-Essential knots and rigging – with the opportunity to tie your own and which knot to use when.
-Fly selection and how these change seasonally and even through the day.
-Basic casting at a local park on the grass.
There is a $100 fee for participation in the FF201 class. At completion of the class the student will be given a $25 gift certificate that can be used in the Reno Fly Shop.
FLY FISHING 301.#
These are the on-the-water courses where it all starts to come together. These are tactic specific classes that are 4 hours in a low instructor/student ratio. Completion of FF201 is required unless signed off by RFS staff. All necessary gear is provided by RFS instructors, but you are encouraged to bring your own if you have it. Choose among a unique catalog of classes for a tailored experience to what you are interested in and want to explore.
FF301.Nymph – A general nymphing class that will focus on the different approaches to fishing subsurface flies in moving water. Categories of nymphing that will be covered are: indicator, tightline, etc.
FF301.Euro – A dive into the world of European Style Nymphing. You will be introduced to rod/reels/lines, leader setup and construction, and on-the-water techniques for this very effective nymphing style. There is a reason this is the preferred technique of competitive fly anglers. When you have to put fish in the net this is the tactic to utilize.
FF301.Dry – The quintessential fly fishing style and one of the most sought after. Casting a dry fly at a rising trout has to be experienced to fully understand. You will be shown the how, when, and why we do what we do when we pursue trout rising to adult insects. We will cover the rod/reel/lines used, when we use them and how to approach fish to tilt the scale towards success.